Assab: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Assab or Aseb is a port city in the Southern Red Sea Region of Eritrea situated on the west coast of the Red Sea. Languages spoken in Assab are predominantly Afar, Tigrinya, and Arabic.

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Now in the cityAssab+34°CClear · sunset 05:41 PMupdated 03:37 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Exchange rateERN 15.00per 1 $ERN — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Keren≈ 4 hr Nazrēt≈ 4 hr 5 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Addition of information about the temporary withdrawal of dependants of British Embassy staff from Eritrea (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Exercise increased caution in Eritrea due to travel restrictions , limited consular assistance , landmines , and wrongful detentions. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Eritrea, as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside of Asmara. U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Assab: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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